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Korean Mountain-Ash

Tagged as: Intermediate Sized Trees

Botanic Name:  Sorbus alnifolia
Common Name:  Korean Mountain-Ash


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Height: 35-50' Spread: 20-30' Habit/Form: Pyramidal to rounded with age
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast (18 to 25 Inches a year) Zone: 4-7
Cultural Requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; pH adaptable; does not withstand windy or polluted conditions; tends to be short-lived
Ornamental Characteristics: Beautiful dark green foliage; attractive white spring flowers; orange-red fruits in fall; yellow fall color; smooth gray beech-like bark on older trees
Use in the Landscape: Small specimen tree for suburban lawns, avoid streets or downtown city areas

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